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Muncie Central School Competition Kicks Off For Frankfort Hot Dog Band & Orchestra Saturday, July 20
The Frankfort Hot Dog Band and Orchestra is gearing up for the competitive Muncie Central School Competition slated for July 20 this year. The Hot Dog Band and Orchestra stated that Muncie Central high School is currently experiencing construction, and parking will likely remain as a concern for spectators, but options for parking will be available surrounding the campus.
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra picks new leader, makes history as first African American in the role
The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor and artistic director after a two-year search. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Kellen Gray, who has a background as conductor, professional violinist and beekeeper. Gray will become the orchestra’s first African American conductor and the second Black artistic leader of a professional orchestra in Indiana.
Frankfort Culver’s Hosts Dine And Donate Fundraiser For The Boys & Girls Club On Thursday, July 18
The Clinton County Boys & Girls Club announced that the Frankfort Culver’s will be hosting a fundraiser night on Thursday, July 18 where a portion of the sales will be donated to the Club for its operations. The Frankfort Culver’s, located at 2301 E. Wabash St. in Frankfort, will...
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Bloomington man followed woman in wooded area, arrested for attempted rape
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man was arrested for attempted rape after following a woman around in a wooded area of Bloomington. Manuel Lopez Lopez was charged with: The Bloomington Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of E. Hillside Dr. on a report of a caller hearing a female scream “get off me” and […]
No Longer ‘Flyover’ Country: Indianapolis Achieves Positive Rent Growth, Absorption
The capital markets continue to present challenges and create confusion across the U.S. transaction space. Most markets outside the Midwest have retreated toward a rent-growth flatline, or worse. However, in the midst of it all, the metro area stands like a pillar of stability. No longer known simply for its...
Hendricks County’s 200th birthday celebration includes fun at the fair
DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Hendricks County is celebrating its 200th birthday this year and part of the celebration includes special events and activities during the annual 4-H fair. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair runs through Saturday at the county fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. “I think, for our community, it’s really about coming together; […]
Old West End Neighborhood Introduces ‘Social Programs Signs Project’
MUNCIE, IN—You may have seen some changes to signage in the Old West End neighborhood, or you may have seen some neighborhood association members on ladders messing with certain street signs. We are not changing parking zones, or stealing public signs. We are installing our Social Programs Signs project.
LPD Lieutenant Retires; Leaves Behind Legacy In Boone County
The Lebanon Police Department announced the retirement of a long-time Lieutenant and serviceman within the Boone County community as he intends to continue his passion for crash reconstruction consulting and expert witness testimony while developing new passions for travel. Lieutenant Ben Phelps retired from the Lebanon Police Department on July...
Annual Bed Race hits detour
For more than a decade, the Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s annual Bed Race has taken place on the downtown Noblesville square to ‘put school to bed and race into summer.’. This year, the race was canceled because of construction congestion and uncertainties...
Colts legend Dwight Freeney says rookie Laiatu Latu has a skill he never had
Dwight Freeney is one of the best defensive players to ever play for the Indianapolis Colts. He is just a few weeks away from his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And he's now shared exactly what he thinks about the Colts' newest pass rusher, Laiatu Latu. Freeney ...
Former Indiana Pacers forward, current free agent James Johnson takes in Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets summer league game
Former Indiana Pacers forward and current free agent James Johnson sat with members of the Pacers roster for Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets summer league action.
Caitlin Clark Pioneers Another All-Time First With Unprecedented NASCAR Collaboration
NASCAR's Cup Series is heading to Indianapolis for Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The hottest ticket on the Indianapolis sports scene right now is the WNBA's No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark — and Cup Series rookie Josh Berry will pay homage to the Indiana Fever ...
Delphi Power Outages Continue; City Launches Clean Up Efforts
The Delphi area is still experiencing around 117 power outages according to the Duke Energy outage information as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 due to the severe storms that swept through Carroll County last night, causing power lines to be downed. The main power outages that have been...
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and language arts (ELA), according to […] The post Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024 appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected. She said her policy focuses have not changed since she launched her campaign in late 2023. Wells shared her priorities during a press conference three days after […] The post Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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